improv incubator: 3hrs of scenework [w. philly]

Incubator is weekly improv gymnasium, facilitated by Rick Horner and Milkshake for improvisors of all experience levels to work out and keep their skills sharp.
incubator is free, but we appreciate your donations to keep our doors open sunday after sunday. our mission is to make one another look like great performers.

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For novices, give your attention to hearing the exercises explained, and your fullest attention to your scene partner. And relax, it's just practice.

For intermediates, come with a challenge for yourself to maintain throughout the proceedings, such as "all my characters will be fully engaged in some meticulous chore while talking to other characters", or "all my characters will speak through the knowledge that they're standing over the shallow graves of their victims".

For performing improvisors, shoot us some questions about what to expect, or some suggestions of exercises you'd like to do. Get it to us well in advance and you could be dictating the whole evening.

A former member

Hi Adrienne! Thanks for getting involved in this Meetup - yes it happens regularly. Every Sunday night, good people get together and build something with no audience and only for the benefit of themselves and each other. We have a lot of fun and enjoy a lot of laughs. We usually start at about 7 and ends at about 10 but people tend to come late and leave early. If you were thinking that you wouldn't be able to attend tonight because you can't make 7 o'clock please feel free to come when you are able to! Wear comfortable clothes and have an open mind and you'll probably enjoy yourself!

A former member

A former member

Hi Andrea! No, you don't need any um improv experience to have great time at the Incubator - you'll want to wear clothes you can move in, and being willing to have fun is nice tho. Yes, you can come without RSVP, you will need to buzz the door to get into the CEC. So know that. Its cold.

We're about:

This is an easy-going group for adults who want to exercise their imaginations, stretch their social comfort zones, and laugh.

Seasoned actors or complete newbies are welcome, but please be around 18 or older.

This is where we post improv workshops - our Improv Game Nights in Phoenixville, and Improv Incubator workshops in Philly. The game nights are less about honing one's acting skill and more about creating an accepting, fun environment for anyone who would like to try improv. Join us and you'll find only friendly faces. No judgment is allowed. Whether you want to improve your comfort in speaking in front of a crowd, try games you've seen played on shows or at improv events, or just have a laugh with some new friends, you'll find that our group is a great place to hang out and have fun.

We also post upcoming improv shows in the region, held by members of this group. The Last Minute Replacements perform in Phoenixville and Royersford, and various other teams led by Rick Horner and Milkshake perform in the Philly area. Check out our upcoming events for these activities!